Prerequisite(s): POLS 101. There exists a need to understand the actions of government and, more importantly, the intentions underlying those actions. In this course, students will develop an understand of what public policy is and how policies help solve social and economic problems facing transnational, federal, state municipal, corporate and non-profit policymakers. Students will develop an in depth understanding of the public policy process, its key institution and actors (such as Congress, legislative groups, the courts, interest groups, the chief executive, administrative agencies, etc.). Students will develop an understanding of the key parameters of public policy formulation, (policy window, agenda setting, implementation, evaluation, law, theories, etc.) and understand the importance of context (political climate, economic, social and technological) in developing efficient policies.